When you first start looking into the fostering process, you may feel a bit overwhelmed with all that there is to know. However, with time, things will become easier and you will learn more about what to expect. Here are three important things to know about the fostering process. Your Foster Child May Need Things … Read more3 Important Things To Know About The Fostering Process
When a child or minor is placed in a residential care facility or privately owned and is state-certified to provide them with the basic needs and care required, we refer to them as foster agencies. The placement of minors into such facilities is coordinated via social service agencies or the government. Despite the numerous adverse … Read moreChild Care Community Centres
Becoming a foster parent is one of the most direct ways to positively impact the lives of children in need. In the United States alone, there are currently over 400,000 children without stable housing. Whether you’re fostering during a transitional period of a child’s life or on track to adopt, your role as a foster … Read moreBecoming a Foster Parent in Texas – Training and Education
If you’ve decided to become a foster parent, you’ve made a wonderful decision. You are going to bless the lives of so many children who need a safe and comfortable place to stay. Because you likely want to make your home as inviting as possible, there are certain things that you should do. Here are … Read more3 Tips For Preparing Your Home For Foster Care
The Internet has changed our world in huge, positive ways. From allowing us to communicate instantly with our loved ones, to finding new friends, to creating entirely new industries, the Internet is as much a “real” part of our lives as anything else. Unfortunately, as the Internet has become a bigger part of the world … Read moreFoster Parent Tips: Teach Your Foster Kids Not To Tolerate Cyberbullying
Once your foster child comes to your home, it is likely going to take them some time to get adjusted. It is important that you remember that this is completely normal and that you don’t take it personally. Thankfully, during this time there are certain things that you can do to help your foster child … Read more3 Tips For Helping Your Foster Child Adjust
One question that a lot of single people have what it comes to foster care is whether they are able to become a foster parent. Thankfully, the answer is yes! However, since being a single foster parent is somewhat different from being a married foster parent, it is important that you are prepared for all … Read more2 Tips For Being A Single Foster Parent
Beginning a journey as a foster care family is no small feat. It’s downright heroic when you really think about it. Any act that requires such bravery should be applauded and supported, and a family who will rally around the idea can contribute to its success. But how do you prepare the extended family for … Read moreFoster Care and the Extended Family
Treat your foster care family to a scavenger hunt this holiday season. It’s a great way to enjoy some holiday cheer without spending a lot of money or consuming excess calories. Plus, it will give you a break from too much screen time. Here are 3 themes that will help draw your family closer together. … Read more3 Holiday Theme Scavenger Hunts for Your Foster Care Family
Making the transition from a long break back to being a student again can be tough no matter what grade your foster kids are in. However, a little bit of pre-planning, and a touch of organization, can make the difference between them feeling scattered, and feeling like they’ve got this. If your kids need to … Read moreFoster Parent Tips: 5 Back-To-School Routines To Put in Place Early